Emoji Art History Interprets Iconic Pieces With Emoticon Lexicon
Alexandra Serrano — February 26, 2013 — Pop Culture
References: twitter & hyperallergic
The Emoji Art History phenomenon has taken over Twitter, as the masses take to interpreting historic pieces with hilarious emoji lexicon.
This amusing meme began on the Tumblr blog 'Speaking Of,' that posted a series of iPhone screenshots that showed a new found articulation of classic pieces. From there on, the #EmojiArtHistory hashtag has gained momentum as Twitter users create their own modern versions of well-known pieces of art.
Alas, from Damien Hirst to Andy Warhol, artists were given the emoticon treatment. It seems the crowd-sourced nature of this meme gives the art a new edge as it resonates with accessibility and modern context. Find amusement in making a statement of Suprematism by giving a nod to Malevich with the Emoji Art History meme.
This amusing meme began on the Tumblr blog 'Speaking Of,' that posted a series of iPhone screenshots that showed a new found articulation of classic pieces. From there on, the #EmojiArtHistory hashtag has gained momentum as Twitter users create their own modern versions of well-known pieces of art.
Alas, from Damien Hirst to Andy Warhol, artists were given the emoticon treatment. It seems the crowd-sourced nature of this meme gives the art a new edge as it resonates with accessibility and modern context. Find amusement in making a statement of Suprematism by giving a nod to Malevich with the Emoji Art History meme.
Trend Themes
1. Emoji Art History - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of emojis and traditional art to create humorous and relatable content that resonates with a wide audience.
2. Crowd-sourced Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage the collective creativity of online communities to co-create new interpretations and perspectives on classic artworks through social media platforms.
3. Accessible Art - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Use the simplicity and familiarity of emojis to make art more approachable and understandable for a broader demographic.
Industry Implications
1. Social Media - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop platforms or features that facilitate the creation and sharing of crowdsourced art, such as dedicated hashtags or specialized emoji keyboards.
2. Art Education - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate emoji art history into art curriculum to engage and inspire students with a contemporary and relatable approach to studying art history.
3. Online Art Marketplaces - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace emoji art as a new form of digital art and create platforms that allow artists to sell their emoji-inspired pieces to a global audience.
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